Vieques island Biobay Kayaking Tour
Recommended by 95% of travelers
Vieques, Puerto Rico
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Guide (Spanish, English)
- Clear Kayaks & paddles
- Life Jackets
- Transportation from meeting point to Biobay and back
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gustitos al Grill3GXM+X33, Esperanza, Vieques 00765, Puerto Rico
We meet across the street from the sunbay beach entrance/sign our hours change with the seasons ,but our meeting time will always be *25mins before your tour time:) EXAMPLE: your tour time is 7pm we will meet you at 6:35pm or if your tour is 7:30pm we meet 7:05pm same applies to all tour times :)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Bahía Bioluminiscente
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for wheelchairs/strollers due to very rocky shorline and concrete step down
- Note, Vieques is a seperate island from puerto rico make sure you plan ferry/flight tickets to the island 2/3weeks in advance
- service animals allowed only if they are small enough to sit on your lap in the kayak
- Weight limit is about 260 per person. we have 2 person kayaks with max weight as 400lbs the weight needs to distributed between 2 people for the kayaks to not flip. if you have someone over 260lbs please let us know
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Isabel_R
We had a great time at our bio bay tour with Emma! She was very knowledgeable and a great communicator. The stars and the bay were breathtaking. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a wonderful experience that is not too strenuous.
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4.8
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Yusuke_O, Jul 2026
An unforgettable experience! Seeing the bioluminescence light up the water was absolutely magical. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
Jose_R, Jul 2026
Amazing everyone was helpful and easy to understand the information they were sharing with us. One of my favorite parts is seeing the bioiluminescence on my hand
Ela_K, Jul 2026
Awesome your, great information shared. Very prompt and professional. We had a great time and the bio was off the charts.
Mazielys_P, Jul 2026
Unless you have a really great camera you wont get the amazing pictures, keep in mind. However for the memories and experience, it was super worth it and id do it again. Our guide shared the knowledge of the microbes and the bay itself and she even threw some astronomy in there. Would 100% recommend!
Tonya_C, Jul 2026
The glowing in the bay water is really cool to see. Paddling around in the dark was amazing. Recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review my friend 💜 ✨️ 🙏🏼 ✨️💜
Bala_K, Jul 2026
The guides were super helpful. For few of us, it was our first kayaking experience and we had difficulty in kayaking. The guides helped us tremendously and ensured that we had a good expectation
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hiii thank you so much for your review my friends!! ✨️💜🙏🏼💜✨️
Kevin_N, Jul 2026
Follow their instructions and you will have an amazing time. They are all super nice and caring. Be on time, everything is extremely well organized. You don’t need kayaking experience to enjoy it. The water glows beautifully. It is breathtaking.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, We're so happy you enjoyed the glow and had such a great experience with us. Thank you for highlighting our team's organization and care—it truly means a lot.
NickVentrudo, Jul 2026
10/10, a once in a lifetime experience. Such an informative and eye opening tour of science and history!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review my friend 💜 ✨️ 🙏🏼 ✨️💜
Eleonora_F, Jul 2026
Unbelievable experience, I highly recommend. Our guide was amazing, he was super knowledgeable and we were able to see the bioluminescence perfectly.
Yenny_M, Jul 2026
Very fun and safe! The tour guide shared how the bay is preserved. Our pants got wet, but not too wet at all.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review my friends!! ✨️💜🙏🏼💜✨️
Monica_E, Jul 2026
Very friendly staff! Shared great information about the Biobay. Very punctual so be in time. Funny staff and made the experience so much fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review my friend 💜 ✨️ 🙏🏼 ✨️💜
Jeremy_N, Jun 2026
Israel was excellent from beginning to end. He took lots of time to tell us about the history of the island and was extremely friendly
Brenna_H, Jun 2026
Alesio was our guide and he was great, explaining some of the science in easy terms but also letting us have our own time to paddle around and explore. The clear bottom kayaks were very cool — with the dinoflagellates zooming by like stars in space. Even on a night with moonlight, we saw a lot, but know that some areas have brighter pockets of the little organisms, so move around and explore!
Erik_P, Jun 2026
Amazing people! They were very kind and made the experience even better, very organized, highly recommended
Jeffrey_F, Jun 2026
Don’t worry about having water shoes. Flip flops are a good option.
You will need shoes to walk towards the water, but will be asked to remove them before loading into the clear kayaks.
Any bug spray with Deet is a no, no because it hurts the environment.
Walking into the water was mushy, so just a warning for those that are sensitive to that sort of thing. The kayaks are 2 person.
When we finally got going, looking down at the glass bottom was fantastic. It glowed like glitter as we paddled out to the bay.
We had our main guide in the front and another tailing the group.They were both super friendly and helpful. Our tail guide watched to make sure we didn’t float away.
The tour was so educational. The guide spoke about the history and science of the bay, but also the stars in the sky.
Absolutely beautiful experience!
I highly recommend the tour for those that know how to use a kayak or it might be challenging to enjoy.
Last note, you will get a bit wet when paddling out and back.
JoAnn_W, Jun 2026
Great experience, even for old folks like me. I learned a lot and there’s something magical about being out on the bay at night.
Michael_S, Jun 2026
An amazing experience! We kayaked at night and watched the water glow bright blue with every paddle. It was so cool to see!
Michael_L, Jun 2026
An incredible experience. Emma was an incredible guide. Our family had a great time and would definitely do it again!!
Ryan_D, Jun 2026
This was a fantastic experience! We didn’t know what to expect with the bioluminescence and being able to see it, but it was magical and a must see if in the area. Your guides were fun and informative. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your review my friend ✨️💜🙏🏼💜✨️
Jessie_L, Jun 2026
Absolutely incredible experience that we can’t recommend highly enough!
Highlights:
-Super easy to book on Viator.
-Great communication from the company beforehand.
-Meeting spot is quick and easy to get to—we stayed in Esperanza, and it was literally 3 minutes away from our rental.
-Guides and crew are super efficient and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a great time!
-The clear kayaks are the only way I’d want to do this—they made the experience even better. It was like sailing through stars.
-Yes, the road there was super bumpy, but honestly? You’re going on an amazing adventure, and it was worth it several times over.
-We loved that this supported conservation of the Bay—it’s an absolute treasure and a conservation success story.
In our opinion, this is an absolute do-not-miss, and this company is the best one to go with!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! 🌟
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that our team, clear kayaks, and beautiful Mosquito Bay made such a great impression. It means a lot that you noticed the effort we put into communication, education, and conservation.
Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Vieques for another magical adventure in the future!
Safe travels and see you again soon! ✨️💜🙏🏼💜✨️
Maggie_R, Jun 2026
My whole family loved the biobay tour. The clear kayaks make you feel like you are zooming through space with all of the light coming through the bottom. It was truly an out of this world experience. I was in constant awe of just how amazing it was. My husband and I split up with the kids, 10 & 12 yrs old and were fine to paddle through the tour. Our tour guide was very helpful if you needed anything, as well as sharing some really awesome information about the bio bay. Plus he was very funny! Make sure you book when the moon is right so you are able to see better, it does make a difference. Absolutely worth going over to Vieques to do this! Thanks for the great experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're delighted that your family enjoyed the adventure and that the clear kayaks made the experience feel so magical. It means a lot to hear that our guide helped make the tour both fun and informative. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Vieques someday! ✨️💜🙏🏼💜✨️
Camila_C, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was great and the bay cannot be missed! Must-do trip if you're visiting Vieques. The company was communicative and helpful
Anna_H, Jun 2026
What a great experience! It was easy and fun from start to finish. Meetup was clearly explained and was a breeze. They drove us into the actual site and everything was handled by their staff, as far as setup and getting started. Our guide was very informative and knew so much about the bay and the science behind the bioluminescence. The bioluminescent experience itself is indescribable. The millions of flickering lights flying under your kayak, the glowing tracks of fish and your hand tracing glowing tracks in the water...everything about it was incredible and bucket-list worthy.
Joshua_P, Jun 2026
Such a beautiful experience, I wish it would’ve been longer!! We went on a very dark night so the bay was extra bright. I recommend going during the new moon phase that way it’s extra dark to see the bioluminescence better. Staff was very nice and the vibes were amazing. Very educational as well! 1000% recommend!
Jon_C, Jun 2026
This is a great experience. The guides and tour were amazing. They explained about the bay and made sure we got to learn about its unique aspects. The Biobay itself is incredible. Definitely something worth seeing
Jaymee_H, Jun 2026
Absolutely top-notch. DEFINITELY do the glass-bottomed kayaks! We saw so much color under our kayak and would have missed all of this in a standard boat. Our guide was fantastic!
Sabrina_T, Jun 2026
Beautiful location! We had very friendly and knowledgeable tour guides. Even with a full moon it was definitely worth the trip
Kim_W, May 2026
Don't go when the moon is out! We saw no bio luminous effects. It was fun kayaking at night.. go when new moon or cloudy! The moonlight kills the trip.
Response from Host, May 2026
That is why we recommend coming not right before a full moon. If you read anything about bioluminesence you would know thats worst time to come . Obviously we don't control the moon light and how much bioluminesence each individual person sees, the biobay is different every night and everyone sees it differently. We are glad you had a good time kayaking with us and hope you come again closer to the new moon for better visibility:)
Mariana_J, May 2026
Great customer service and once in a lifetime experience! Felt safe with the tour guides, they were friendly and knowledgeable, and easy to talk to.
Frank_Z, May 2026
Maybe due to moon conditions, don’t feel special about it ,maybe don’t go to the activity at full moon .
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